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Fire crews called to Loughborough station due to train on fire

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Thursday, 8 July 2021 15:35

Smoke was seen coming from a train this afternoon.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue received a called at 13:49 today (Thursday 8th June) to reports of smoke coming from a diesel train in the station.

Two appliances from Loughborough and East Leake were sent, as well as a water carrier.

On arrival firefighters could see smoke coming from the train but no flames.

Further inspection showed a small fire had started under the train, and was put out by a hose jet.

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